Dear John,

Happy new year from all of us at Autism Speaks.

We are so thankful for incredible supporters like you, who have enabled us to create a brighter life on the spectrum. Your commitment to the Autism Speaks community strengthens our ability to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families. In 2019 alone, you empowered us to:

• Award $4.7 million in science grants to researchers to study adult transition issues, genetics, biology and personalized interventions.
• Successfully advocate with and for the autism community to ensure insurance coverage for people with autism in all 50 states.
• Accelerate increases in awareness, understanding and acceptance of people on the spectrum.
• Kick off a groundbreaking partnership with Special Olympics, Best Buddies and the Entertainment Industry Foundation to launch Delivering Jobs, a campaign to create pathways for one million jobs and leadership opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities by 2025.

Your dedication to our mission gives us a sense of optimism heading into 2020, knowing that together we can continue to do more to help people with autism to reach their full potential.

We send our sincerest wishes to you and your family for a healthy and happy 2020, and we look forward to another year of progress together!

With appreciation for all you do,

Angela Geiger
President and CEO